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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.14, 377.09 and 168.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.14, 377.09 and 168.27 is: 232.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.14 : 377.09 = 168.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.14/377.09 = 168.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.14x = 377.09 × 168.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.14x = 63,452.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,452.93/273.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.31

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